Identification and characterization of a chitinase-coding gene from Lamprey (Lampetra japonica) with a role in gonadal development and innate immunity

• Main Authors: Liu, X. J., Li-Ling, J. S., Hou, L., Li, Q. W., Ma, F., 刘兴军
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: Chitinase; Evolution; Gonadal development; Innate immunity; Lamprey; Liver; Microorganism pathogens; Sequence analysis; Dubos; Crassostrea gigas
• Online Access: http://dspace.xmu.edu.cn/handle/2288/59205

Chitinases (E.3.2.1.14) are ubiquitous hydrolases capable of cleaving the beta-1,4-glycosidic bonds in chitin polymers. The physiological significance of these enzymes in the development and immunity of various animals has recently been reported [Badariotti F, Thuau R, Lelong C, Dubos MP, Favrel P....